Course

VI

Top Down - Transforming in a Leader-Led Style

Course Overview

There are multiple ways to approach digital transformation. In this course we discuss one of those approaches: the top-down process.

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We discuss how organizations can identify a champion for the transformation process and reflect upon whether the existing organizational structure, or the appointment of a new innovation role is best.

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We discuss the trend of “skunk work” approaches towards transformation and sound a note of caution about these more siloed methodologies.

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We give some guidance to leaders dealing with employees who want nothing to do with digital transformation, and show how this response can be a reaction to poor leadership and process.

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Finally we discuss changing the organizational mindset and culture to one of “constant change” – and show how even in a top-down approach towards digital transformation, the key requirement is to help employees to reach a place there they can adapt and innovate on their own.